Think that Ringo isn’t a good drummer? Think again.
February 2nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
For reasons that completely baffle me, Ringo Starr has never got the props he deserves for his drumming skill. This
Browsing the "Drums" Tag
You know what Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker needs? Death metal drumming
December 22nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
A standard part of Christmas for more than a century has been Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Most people prefer the traditional
Recommended Reading Week: A new book on the world’s greatest drum kits
November 28th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
If there is a drummer on your Christmas gift list, consider Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits. It’s full-coloured oversized
This is a different way to DJ
October 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
There are many ways to DJ. Larry found this on Facebook
Well, this is a different bit of drumming. I’m sure Slipknot would approve.
August 22nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Most drummers dream of having a massive kit. Then there are those who prefer something a little more…compact. (Via Dave)
Let’s take some music lessons from Jack White
August 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Jack White knows his way around a variety of musical instruments. Here (via Walter) is a look at two dozen
Attention drummer: Here’s the fascinating story of Zildjian cymbals
August 9th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
If you play drums, you fall into one of three camps when it comes to cymbals: Paiste, the Swiss manufacturer
Are these the greatest drum breaks of all time?
July 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
As a drummer myself, I LIVE for those moments where the music stops and I get to show my chops.
How to build a drum kit like Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham
July 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
When John Bonham appeared with Led Zeppelin, no one sounded like him. Hard-hitting, technically precise, inventive, and with that killer
Behold the world’s first bionic/cybernetic drummer
April 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Even though this dude lost his arm in an accident with an electrical transformer, but that didn’t slow down his
Random music news for Saturday, March 26, 2018
March 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I was hoping the weather in Vancouver (I’m here for the Junos) would be better than the weather in Toronto. Nope.
Tool producer Sylvia Massey records a snare drum in a nuclear cooling tower
February 23rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Sylvia Massey, one of the few high-profile female record producers (you can thank her for the work she did on
These drum kits are weird, but they might actually work
February 5th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Drummers love to experiment with their kits, looking for ways that might extend their power, speed and finesse. As a
Now you can play the drums without any drums at all.
February 2nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Everyone has air-drummed at some point in their lives. Now Aerodrums takes this activity to a new technological plane
There’s Now a Virtual Drumkit for the iPad
January 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Not only does this new iPad app allow drummers to do their thing, it teaches wannabe drummers how to play.
Random Music News for Monday, October 30, 2017
October 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
All Hallow’s Eve Eve? Sure. Let’s go with that. And now some music news for October 30. Chrissie Hynde of
What Made Zeppelin’s John Bonham Such a Good Drummer? Watch This.
August 2nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham is rightfully considered to be one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock. But
Love Drums? Watch This Epic Performance by Josh Dunn (Twenty Pilots), Frank Zummo (Sum 41) and Adrian Young (No Doubt)
July 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
If you love drums, you’re gonna love this performance at the Alternative Press Music Awards. By the way, Zummo was
Explore Canadian Music History Online with New National Music Centre Collection Archive
March 17th, 2017 | by Mathew Kahansky
Calgary’s National Music Centre (NMC) has launched a new online platform in celebration of Canada 150, allowing fans to browse
WTF, Japan? Why is This Mascot Playing Death Metal Drums?
March 6th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Just so we’re clear, this…thing is a drummer for a children’s band in Japan. (Via AV Club) Xの紅など激しい曲ばかりではなくて、ここで1曲お子さん向けの曲を…！と始まったアンパンマンのマーチですが、、、 段々激しくなっていく2番からの演奏をご覧下さい。 pic.twitter.com/MjL74UAaa2
Listen to Rock’s Most Famous Drum Fill Over and Over Again for 90 Minutes
March 1st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Back in the early 80s, I went to a drum clinic hosted by Chester Thompson. During the Q&A session, someone
Working Over the Holidays? These Three Music-Related Videos Will Help Pass the Time
December 28th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Some people have jobs that give them a long break over Christmas and New Year’s. Others gotta work. If you
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